3. I refuse to be corruptor to take partin anything crooked,
4. and I won't be dishonestor deceitful.
5. Anyone who spreads gossipwill be silenced,and no one who is conceitedwill be my friend.
6. I will find trustworthy peopleto serve as my advisers,and only an honest personwill serve as an official.
7. No one who cheats or lieswill have a positionin my royal court.
8. Each morning I will silenceany lawbreakers I findin the countrysideor in the city of the Lord.